President Trump has declared his temporary ceasefire with Iran over, just weeks after calling it an unconditional surrender. Renewed Iranian attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz have complicated the situation. The U.S. retaliated by firing on Iranian military targets following these attacks. Trump stated that further negotiations are a waste of time, though his team may continue them. Initially, Trump seemed conciliatory, even acknowledging Iran's right to self-defense. However, his rhetoric became increasingly aggressive as the ceasefire faltered. He once suggested Iran should have ballistic missiles if other regional powers do. Later, he praised Iranian leadership as smart and the deal as an unconditional surrender. He then threatened Iran with destruction if they closed the Strait of Hormuz. Eventually, Trump escalated his threats, stating the U.S. would "finish the job" of eliminating Iran if talks failed. He described the Iranian leadership as "cuckoo" and "sick," concluding that from his perspective, it was over.